Extract from the maternity hospital - a list of necessary things for mother and baby

12/21/2018 Category: Childbirth Author: Alena Lomakina

The birth is already over, the first days in the maternity hospital have flown by in caring for the newborn, and the long-awaited event for the young mother is coming - discharge and return home with a new family member. To do this, it is better to prepare everything in advance - this way the happy father will not get confused trying to collect the necessary things himself, and the mother will not have to worry.

• List of things for the baby
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Collection rules

• We collect documents in a separate folder or file.
• We pack everything only in plastic bags or bags. According to the sanitary and epidemiological regime in maternity hospitals, it is unacceptable to bring things in bags made of fabric or leather.
• We are preparing several packages: for the postpartum ward and for discharge. This distribution will help you quickly find the right thing.
• If you plan to give birth together with a relative, then we prepare a package for him with the necessary things.
• Taking into account the experience of many mothers and the recommendations of gynecologists, we have compiled a generalized list of what to take with you to the maternity hospital.

Organization of discharge

To make discharge from the maternity hospital a memorable event, you can make it original either yourself or involve organizing companies.

What can be used for a bright event:

1. Decorate your car with stickers. There are many different options in stores - “Thank you for your daughter/son”, “I’m on my way to pick up my daughter/son” and the like. They are easy to attach to the car and just as easy to remove;
2. Buy a lot of colorful balloons and release them into the sky;
3. Choose beautiful music for such an occasion;
4. Decorate the entrance, street, apartment, in particular the children's room. There are various helium balloons on sale with inscriptions and wishes.
5. Set the festive table at home.

Required documents

• Passport.
• Compulsory medical insurance (compulsory medical insurance) policy.
• An exchange card issued at the antenatal clinic with all tests and examinations.
• Birth certificate. It is issued by an obstetrician-gynecologist at the antenatal clinic at 30 weeks during a singleton pregnancy. If the pregnancy is multiple, the certificate is issued at 28 weeks.
• Sick leave from the antenatal clinic. It is usually issued along with the birth certificate within the prescribed time frame.
• Contract for paid management of childbirth and the postpartum period (if the contract was concluded on an individual basis).

If you plan to give birth with a partner

• Passport
• Conclusion of fluorographic examination. Other tests may also be needed.

This needs to be clarified in advance!

• Clean clothes (light pants, T-shirt)
• Disposable mask and cap.

What should be the gifts for discharge?

Such an event involves a festive mood and gifts.

Personnel:

• bouquets of flowers, boxes of chocolates, high-quality alcoholic drinks;
• gift boxes of tea, coffee, cakes;
• souvenirs.

To the woman in labor:

• baby monitor;
• breast pumps, sterilizers;
• toys or clothes for the baby;
• cake made from diapers.

Any woman, after going through her experiences, will gladly accept a subscription to a beauty salon as a gift. Also a great gift would be a certificate to a children's store, where parents can pick up everything they need themselves.

Diaper cake

Package for mom

• Cotton robe and shirt. Check with your maternity hospital whether you can take your own shirt, as many maternity hospitals provide shirts that must be changed daily. The robe is useful for leaving the room in the corridor, dining room, shower and doctor's office.
• Two pairs of socks, they can be useful both during childbirth and after.
• Easy to wash flat shoes.
• Pure still water, at least 1 liter.
• Hygienic lipstick to avoid dry lips during childbirth.
• Hair tie if you have long hair.
• Elastic bandages or stockings.
• Disposable toilet seat covers.
• Terry towel.
• Sanitary postpartum pads 2 packs of 10 pcs. Regular pads are not suitable for menstrual periods, as the discharge after childbirth is more abundant.
• Disposable mesh panties, they are soft and stretch well (5-10 pcs.)
• Toothpaste and brush.
• Shampoo, liquid hand soap, shower gel, neutral soap for intimate hygiene.
• Comb.
• Toilet paper.
• Wet wipes.
• Nursing bra.
• Breast pads.
• Nipple cream to prevent cracks during breastfeeding. Most mothers prefer Bepanten.
• Postpartum bandage.
• Disposable absorbent diapers - 1 pack.
• Mug, teaspoon.
• Snack food (dry apples, green apples, tea bags). It is better to check the list of permitted products in advance.
• Necessary medications, if their use is agreed with the doctor.

Discharge in autumn and spring

A set of baby clothes for the spring and autumn months differs from clothes for a newborn’s discharge from the hospital in the summer. At this time, the weather is changeable, strong winds blow and precipitation occurs more often. For babies, you can purchase insulated blankets and envelopes with warm padding for discharge. It is better to buy them after the child’s height is known. All items must completely cover the baby's legs and arms to prevent hypothermia. For the spring or autumn discharge of a newborn from the maternity hospital you will need:

• a vest, rompers or one-piece cotton overalls;
• insulated fleece items or terry overalls;
• two hats: one thin, the other insulated;
• warm socks and scratches.

Spring and autumn weather can greet mother and baby with both warmth and cold. Therefore, it is better to prepare several kits for discharge.

Newborn package

Some maternity hospitals prohibit taking any things and accessories for a newborn except diapers, while others do not have such a ban.

If there are no restrictions, then we collect for the child at the maternity hospital:

• Hat or cap 3-4 pcs.
• Anti-scratch pads 2-3 pcs.
• Socks 2-3 pairs
• Baby vests (thin and warm) 3 pcs.
• Sliders 4 pcs.
• Diapers - 5 pcs. warm (flannel) and 5 pcs. lungs. In the warm season, you can take only light 10 pieces.

Clothing size for a newborn full-term baby is 56-62, for premature and low birth weight babies - 50. It is better to choose models with seams facing outward so that there is no irritation to the baby’s delicate skin. First, clothes and diapers must be washed and ironed on both sides.

Used clothes and diapers must be sent home for washing, because according to sanitary regulations, washing and drying clothes in the maternity hospital is prohibited.

What will the mother and newborn need on the day of discharge?

Clothes for discharge for a newborn
It is advisable to prepare everything necessary for discharge from the maternity hospital in advance or give instructions to the new father and relatives. Some women, before going to the maternity hospital, pack two bags - for themselves and for the baby. You can make a detailed list of everything you need, and after the birth your husband will prepare the entire arsenal.

What you need to prepare for a newborn:

• formula bottle, pacifier;
• mixture or water;
• diapers appropriate to the weight of the newborn;
• packaging of wet wipes;
• vest;
• blouse;
• knitted rompers, overalls, bodysuit or knitted diaper;
• socks, booties;
• a thin cap that should reliably cover the baby’s ears;
• Outerwear is chosen depending on the season. If discharge from the maternity hospital occurs in the summer, a thin holiday envelope. In spring and autumn, additionally use a warm blouse with a hat and a blanket. A winter overall or envelope should be lined with natural insulation.

Important! The baby should not be allowed to overheat. If the temperature is more than 24 degrees, you should not overuse additional clothing.

What you need to prepare for mom:

1. Clothing and underwear should be selected taking into account the increase in breast size;
2. Cosmetic bag;
3. Personal hygiene items – comb, pads for nursing mothers, sanitary pads;
4. Bandage for comfortable movement;
5. Shoes.

We also must not forget about the car cradle for transporting a baby.

Important! When transporting, the baby must be dressed in a special overall, where there is a provision for separating the legs. An elegant envelope with bows is used only during a photo shoot.

A comfortable set of clothes for discharge from the maternity hospital should also be prepared for the young mother.

Baby hygiene products

• Diapers for newborns – 1-2 packs (27-54 pcs). When choosing the size of diapers, we focus on the weight of the child.
• Liquid baby soap without fragrances or fragrances.
• Cotton swabs with limiter.
• Diaper cream, baby cream or oil.
• Wet wipes for newborns – 1 pack.

We're going home! Discharging from maternity hospital.

It is better to buy a ready-made beautiful kit for discharge for a newborn. In the set, all items will be in the same style and color scheme: an envelope, a festive ribbon, a corner, a hat, a jumpsuit or a blouse with rompers.

If you plan to transport your baby by car, you need to buy a baby car seat in advance. In this case, you can purchase a onesie for a newborn with a hole for a seat belt.

Ready kit for discharge

It is possible to purchase a ready-made kit for welcoming your baby back from the hospital. This way, parents don’t risk forgetting something they need, and all elements of the set will be made in the same color and style. The cost of such a kit for a summer statement can start from 1 thousand rubles and from 3 thousand rubles for a winter one. They differ in filling. So, for the summer it is usually offered:

• cotton slip or suit;
• cap;
• socks;
• anti-scratch;
• a diaper with a lace corner or a light envelope.

For a summer discharge, a suit and a light blanket-envelope are usually enough.
Winter options have more elements. Typically, such sets are actively used in the first months of a baby’s life during walks. In addition to the basic cotton set, we also offer:

• insulated overalls;
• warm hat;
• warm envelope or blanket.

In winter sets, a warm suit, a hat and an insulated envelope are added to the standard set of clothes.
This option also has its drawbacks. Typically, a set costs more than the same items purchased separately. If you decide to give preference to a ready-made kit, then you should definitely consider:

• seasonality of recruitment;
• complete set; sets are an average option, so they usually contain only the most necessary and frequently used things. They need to be reviewed and, if desired, added what you consider necessary;
• quality. It is better not to skimp on quality for a newborn; the materials of the kit must be safe.

Documents upon discharge from the maternity hospital. Not forget!

• Medical birth certificate for registering the child in the Civil Registry Office.
• Discharge summary from the history of the child's development.
• An extract about how the birth and postpartum period went for the mother (for the gynecologist in the antenatal clinic).

If you didn’t have time to buy something on the list for yourself or for your baby before going to the maternity hospital, don’t worry!

Your loved ones can buy goods for a newborn in the Island of Childhood store, quickly and in one place!

The sellers are mothers themselves and will always help with the choice. The online store is open 7 days a week, delivery is daily.

Have an easy birth!

How to conduct a ceremonial discharge

How the newborn will be discharged from the maternity hospital depends on the wishes of the parents. This could be a simple meeting with a limited number of people, the closest ones. Or maybe a magnificent celebration with numerous guests, with video filming and a photo shoot, which are discussed in advance.

Before discharge, mothers have conversations about how to behave at home during the postpartum period and how to care for a newborn. The woman in labor is taken to a special room, where she cleans herself up. Next, the mother herself dresses the baby or the medical staff, and the first photo session begins.

Regardless of how the discharge from the maternity hospital will be, modest or large-scale, it lasts no more than half an hour. When the newborn and mother are dressed, they are taken to another room where invited guests greet them. The envelope with the baby is handed over to the father. After this, guests give flowers and gifts to the staff and young parents.

Attention! Among the guests present there should be no people with viral or infectious diseases. The body of the mother and child is currently weakened and needs protection.